100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

Episode 330 - The hits keep on coming. One of my favorite writers around in punk/hardcore, Norman Brannon from Anti-Matter Zine and a little band called Texas is the Reason, is on the pod today. We discuss his philosophy on writing, how nostalgia sits in his life and the simple but crucial concept of survival. PLEASE check this episode out, it’s an important one for me.  Dive into YouTube Music an...

Episode 329 - Oh boy, what an absolute treat do I have in store for you today. Nate Newton, the bassist of Converge/Jesuit/Old Man Gloom/Doomriders and more, is hanging out today. I spoke to him about confidence, the business of being in a band and how he has viewed/dealt with hecklers over the years. It’s a fun and insightful conversation with a dude who has been involved for many years in this r...

Episode 328 - BURIED TREASURE ALERT! I have my friend Justin Maranga from the band Ancestors and the label Dune Alter Records on the show to discuss a bunch of stuff including some records or bands that you listed to at one point, thought sucked but are actually really good. Dive in and enjoy! Ray New Bomb Turks - Nightmare Scenario  Iceburn - Firon The National - S/t Justin  TSOL - Change Today L...

Episode 327 - My new friend Luis Aponte from Jesus Piece is on the show today. Jesus Piece are an incredible hardcore band from Philadelphia that you must check out. We discuss his life in and around Philadelphia, Krishna consciousness and using visual influences to affect art. It’s a really great chat and I urge you to check out.  Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to...

Episode 326 - This is a big one for me, Ben Nichols from Lucero comes on the show today to talk about the DIY scene in Little Rock, AR (where he grew up), making adult like decisions and owning your own business. We also discuss his contributions to his brothers films (Mud, Take Shelter, Midnight Special etc…) and how the band has been able to remain relevant for as long as they have. I loved, lov...

BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 5: Mailbag Special! I answer your questions about all things related to the music industry as asked by YOU, the listener. I got a lot of rad questions and was able to get deep on a lot of different subjects and offer advice for bands asking if they need a manager to the conflict of separating art vs the artist and SO much more. Hope you enjoy! Dive into YouTube Music and thei...

BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 4: Media partnerships? How the hell do they work? My good friend Finn McKenty who is head of marketing at URM Academy and runs the great YouTube channel called PunkRockMBA dives deep with me on this. He speaks specifically about his work with Alternative Press while he was at a company called Creative Live and worked with their award show. We get super nerdy but I hope you en...

BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 3: Shawn Carrano from Headphone Management joins me today as we get in depth with what it’s like to grow a band from local act, to a nationally recognized touring band. The steps in which most bands and managers have to take in the first few years have always been incredibly interesting to me as I have lived through it and have attempted to help bands through it. Shawn has do...

BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 2: Wayne Pighini from Fly South Management on Rammstein’s meteoric rise to become one of the biggest bands in the world. Wayne is a close friend and he worked hand in hand with a band at the label that initially exposed them here in the US. Very few of us have a front row seat when a band is exploding and Wayne walks us through a lot of the intricacies of what he was doing at...

BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 1: Shane Told from Silverstein hops on the show to discuss the business of being in a band and tells stories about how he lost a briefcase of cash, the intricacies of touring and ultimately, did Silverstein ever sell more merch than the Deftones? This series is all about shedding a light on things that people are sometimes afraid to talk about and ultimately, to be specific....

Episode 325 - Do you know what it’s like to play in the NBA? My guest this week Paul Shirley does. He’s a professional writer and podcaster these days but is also, a huge music fan! I sat down with him at his apartment to discuss music as therapy/comfort, what you process when you are going through an identity crisis and annoying trends in music. Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the...

Episode 324 - A drummer, that sings! What a shock! I am being sarcastic but Donovan Melero is on the show today. He plays in a post-hardcore band called Hail the Sun who is quite the anomaly in their slow but gradual growth and Donovan has a very compelling back story. We discuss his multicultural upbringing, his battles with addiction and the very act of singing and drumming without verging into...

Episode 323 - We have a great episode in store for you today in the form of Misha Mansoor from Periphery and 4 Seconds Ago. He also recently started a record label called 3Dot Recordings that will be releasing some pretty cool stuff. We get in depth with being technical for technical sake, what it means to be a gear head and the realities of the music industry. It’s a very comprehensive look at al...

Episode 322 - Oh my, this is a big one for me. Aaron Harris, who is the drummer of one of my favorite bands of all time, Isis, is on the show today. I went over to his home studio and we rapped about his formative years in playing drums, difficult decisions that Isis had to make over the years in regards to tours/business and his life after Isis in scoring/composing for films and other visual arts...

Episode 321 - Hello everyone! I have a treat of an episode today for those who are looking to work in the music industry! My good friend Leander Gloversmith works at KMGMT taking care of bands like Neck Deep and As It Is but also has a long history in PR as well as playing in bands himself. He has a very interesting career and one that I think many of you can learn from. Not to mention, he’s an in...

Episode 320 - STRAP IN, this episode is quite a journey. I have Lauren Kashan, the vocalist from hardcore band Sharptooth, on the show today. What starts off as a conversation getting to know her, takes a very dark turn and she discusses her substance abuse issues and her admission into a “rehab clinic” that essential, acts like a cult. It’s an incredibly powerful story and one that I was really a...

Episode 319 - Today was an episode long coming, I have the man/myth/legend Sunny Singh from HateFiveSix on the show today! He’s responsible for documenting MANY bands via his website HateFiveSix and all around the internet. Essentially, he’s an archivist for all of your favorite punk/hardcore/metal bands. We discuss trolling, his passion for documenting bands and living in between two worlds. It’s...

Episode 318 - My goodness, the Summer is almost over but let me bring you a great chat with Christina Michelle from Gouge Away. She is the lead vocalist for the band and has a lot of interesting things to say. We talk a lot about South Florida, building communities and her life as being a teacher. Beat the heat, stay inside and listen to this episode. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the s...

Episode 317 - Coffee, lifer status and solitude. All of these things I discuss with today’s guest, Mike Hill from the band Tombs, Anodyne and the Everything Went Black podcast. Mike had always lingered in my life in music and he has led a very interesting life dedicating himself to his craft in the arts. His unrelenting work ethic and focus I always admired so he was a perfect guest to have on the...

METALCORE! This episode was an incredibly fun romp through the beautiful pastures of 90’s and 2000’s metal core but not your “typical” bands that you may think of. I had my friend Josh Robbins from the band Late Bloomer on the show to discuss 8 records that need your attention. Find your new favorite record in this list and enjoy! RAY Torn Apart “Nothing Is Permanent” Focal Point “Suffering of the...

Episode 315 - If you like technical math rock (like I do) this week will be your jam! I have Yvette Young from Covet on the show. If you haven’t heard of her band, that’s totally fine as they JUST released their debut EP on Triple Crown Records (and it’s really good). She’s an incredibly compelling guest and we discuss tons of stuff like competition, building communities and the word “hella” in th...

Episode 314 - Please welcome my new friend, Matt Coplon to the show today. He’s the vocalist from “screamo” (the original description) heroes Reversal of Man and a professional BMX rider. I have wanted him on the show for quite some time and was excited that we finally made it happen. We talk about BMX riding (and if it is still considered lame by skate culture), poetry and unsustainable touring....

Episode 313 - HAPPY 4th of July! Talk about a dude who’s played in some great bands, my friend Neeraj Kane joins us today on the pod. He’s played in The Hope Conspiracy, Suicide File, Hesitation Wounds and much more. We talk in depth about his life in the Chicago suburbs, being politically active and engaged as well as the notion of playing in a “full time” band. Enjoy! Sound of Vinyl is the best...

FURTHER SEEMS FOREVER. I am happy to welcome my old friend, Jason Gleason on the show. He sang on the incredible FSF record, “How To Start A Fire” and was able to convince him to come on the show. The reason I say convince is that Jason hasn’t had the best experiences with press, but fortunately this was a walk in the park. We discuss his upbringing in Minneapolis, his time in Further Seems Foreve...

Episode 311 - Film and music. The two have been passions of mine and the guest this week for quite some time and I was excited to talk about it with the director, Michael Grodner. He most recently finished his first feature length film called The Icarus Line Must Die which is an incredible piece of work combining the LA punk scene and a film noir look at life in a band. He also directed many music...